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 "city": "Ocala",
 "state": "FL",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ocala/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board",
   "headline": "CRA Board to vote on $252,468 in grants and signage contract",
   "summary": "The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board is meeting to consider several property improvement grants and a contract for downtown signage design. The board will vote on six agenda items, including grants for commercial and residential properties in various CRA districts and a contract with Walker Consultants. Public comments will be accepted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3782_A_Community_Redevelopment_Area_Agency_Board_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3782&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider 7 rezonings and land-use changes, plus airshow contract",
   "summary": "The Ocala City Council is meeting to vote on consent agenda items, introduce seven ordinances for rezoning and future land use changes, and hold public hearings on a road right-of-way abrogation, a beer and wine license, and affordable housing loan criteria. They will also consider several contracts and grants, including a professional services agreement for the Wings Over Ocala Airshow and a $427,542 FAA grant for runway safety work. The agenda includes routine items like awards, appointments, and minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3708_A_City_Council_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3708&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to hear Johnson variance request (VAR26-0003)",
   "summary": "The Ocala Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial meeting to hear and decide a special exception or variance case, VAR26-0003 (Johnson Variance), along with approving minutes and receiving public comments. The agenda includes only one substantive item, the Johnson variance, with supporting documents including a staff report and floodplain notice.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3775_A_Board_of_Adjustment_26-08-17_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3775&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Firefighters' Retirement Fund board to review consultant report, minutes, expenses",
   "summary": "The Ocala Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including an attorney report, a consultant report from Mariner, approval of minutes and expenses, and other discussion items. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3579_A_Firefighters%27_Retirement_Fund_Board_of_Trustees_26-08-17_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3579&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Municipal Code Enforcement Board",
   "headline": "Code board to hear 20+ property violation cases, including CSX fire-code issues",
   "summary": "The Ocala Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on August 13, 2026, to rule on numerous alleged code violations. New business includes cases involving weeds, derelict vehicles, unpermitted buildings, and unauthorized discharges, with several CSX Transportation properties cited under the Florida Fire Prevention Code. The board will also consider a consent agenda for non-compliance (Massey) hearings, which may involve liens for previously unresolved violations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3781_A_Municipal_Code_Enforcement_Board_26-08-13_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3781&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "City Council: Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss FY 2026-2027 proposed budget",
   "summary": "The Ocala City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The agenda contains only this one substantive topic, with the rest being procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3777_A_City_Council__Work_Session_26-08-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3777&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Airport Advisory Board",
   "headline": "FAA grants for runway grading and ATCT discussed",
   "summary": "The Airport Advisory Board will consider two FAA grant items: the RPZ Grading Runway Project and the ATCT grant. The Airport Director's report covers multiple ongoing projects including FDOT pond relocation, terminal apron rehab, masterplan review, and T-hangar campus permitting. The meeting includes public comment periods.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3780_A_Airport_Advisory_Board_26-08-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3780&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "City Council - Special Meeting ",
   "headline": "Council to interview candidates for internal auditor position",
   "summary": "This is a special meeting focused on interviewing candidates for the internal auditor position. The council will discuss the interviews and decide on next steps, with public comment permitted. The agenda is otherwise procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3778_A_City_Council_-_Special_Meeting__26-08-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3778&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Retirement board to review Q2 investments, plan documents",
   "summary": "The Ocala General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, review the Q2 2026 investment performance report, and discuss plan documents including the 2026 Summary Plan Description and RMLO. The board will also hear an administrator's report covering transition updates, signature authorizations, benefit approvals, and plan financials. Public comment is invited.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3583_A_General_Employees%27_Retirement_Fund_Board_of_Trustees_26-08-10_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3583&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review rezoning, affordable housing loan changes, and subdivision",
   "summary": "The Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to review and make recommendations on several land-use items, including a conceptual subdivision, a code amendment to the affordable housing loan program, and a rezoning with a planned development plan. The commission acts in an advisory capacity, with final decisions made by the City Council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3763_A_Planning___Zoning_Commission_26-08-10_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3763&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Historic board to review fencing and awning changes for two Ocala homes",
   "summary": "The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness at its August 6 meeting. Staff will present proposals to replace fencing at 514 SE 8th Street and install custom copper awnings at 1238 SE 5th Street. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the board will consider public and staff comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3776_A_Historic_Preservation_Advisory_Board_26-08-06_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3776&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Municipal Arts Commission",
   "headline": "Arts Commission to review grant applications and a $7,000 bench donation",
   "summary": "The Municipal Arts Commission will elect officers and review two grant applications for $2,000 each. The body will also discuss a bench donation to the city's public art collection and the 2026 License Plate Fund.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3779_A_Municipal_Arts_Commission_26-08-05_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3779&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $1.8M water plant upgrade and multiple zoning changes",
   "summary": "The Ocala City Council will meet to decide on a $1.8M contract for a new dewatering press at Water Reclamation Facility No. 2, approve several zoning and land-use changes for properties on SW 52nd Street and SW 20th Street, and adopt tentative millage rates for FY 2026-27. The meeting also includes quasi-judicial hearings on annexation and rezoning requests, as well as routine budget amendments and contract renewals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3707_A_City_Council_26-08-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3707_M_City_Council_26-08-04_Synopsis.pdf",
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3707&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Investment Committee",
   "headline": "Ocala Investment Committee meets to approve minutes and review asset manager reports",
   "summary": "The Ocala Investment Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from four asset management firms, and review an internal investment report. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/8/3748_A_Investment_Committee_26-08-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3748&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews $20,000 property improvement grant for 939 North Magnolia Avenue",
   "summary": "The North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee is meeting to review a commercial property improvement grant application. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive project updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3719_A_North_Magnolia_Redevelopment_Advisory_Committee_26-07-30_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3719&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board will discuss interviews for selecting a new Plan Administrator",
   "summary": "The Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will review and approve minutes from meetings held on May 27, June 1, and a special meeting on June 29, 2026. They will also discuss candidates interviewed for the Plan Administrator position. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, proof of publication, and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3765_A_Firefighters%27_Retirement_Fund_Board_of_Trustees_26-07-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3765&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board",
   "headline": "Board will consider a $49,378 grant for commercial property at East Silver Springs Blvd",
   "summary": "The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will review a series of property improvement grants for both residential and commercial sites within the North Magnolia and East Ocala redevelopment areas. Each grant is limited to a specific maximum dollar amount, ranging from $2,400 to $49,378, and will be presented by Roberto Ellis. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and accept public comments before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3757_A_Community_Redevelopment_Area_Agency_Board_26-07-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3757_M_Community_Redevelopment_Area_Agency_Board_26-07-21_Synopsis.pdf",
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3757&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will vote on a $1.1 million purchase of two auto transformers",
   "summary": "The Ocala City Council will consider several contracts and ordinance changes, including a $1.1 million expenditure for auto transformers, multiple service contracts, and a series of rezoning ordinances for parcels on SW 20th Street. The meeting also includes a budget resolution to allocate FAA grant funds for a taxiway design and a grant application for a Real‑Time Crime Center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3706_A_City_Council_26-07-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3706_M_City_Council_26-07-21_Synopsis.pdf",
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3706&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board considers special exception for professional office in multi-family zone",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will review a request from Izoluc, LLC for a special exception. The board is deciding whether to allow a professional and business office in an R-3 Multi-Family Residential area.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3756_A_Board_of_Adjustment_26-07-20_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3756&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will discuss staff updates and upcoming board actions",
   "summary": "The West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will meet on July 16, 2026 at Ocala City Hall. The agenda includes approval of the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes and several staff comment items covering a City Council work session, grant program modifications, grant updates, and previous action items. No grants or project updates are scheduled for discussion. The meeting will set the next meeting date for September 17, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3712_A_West_Ocala_Redevelopment_Advisory_Committee_26-07-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3712&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Airport Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Airport Advisory Board discusses masterplan and aviation engineering agreements",
   "summary": "The Board will review a Masterplan Project presentation and consider a resolution for an FAA grant regarding Taxiway A. Members will also discuss amendments to professional engineering service agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3760_A_Airport_Advisory_Board_26-07-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3760&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission to review multiple rezonings and land use changes",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several ordinances to change land use designations and rezone properties, including multiple requests for Governmental Use. The body will also review a request to abrogate specific rights-of-way near N Magnolia Avenue.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3750_A_Planning___Zoning_Commission_26-07-13_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3750&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Municipal Code Enforcement Board",
   "headline": "Code Enforcement Board to hear 15 new cases and 12 old business items including liens",
   "summary": "The Ocala Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hold hearings on 15 new code violation cases and a consent agenda of 12 non-compliance cases, including potential liens. Violations range from weeds and trash to dangerous buildings and unauthorized uses. The board can levy fines and place liens on properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3758_A_Municipal_Code_Enforcement_Board_26-07-09_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3758&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to hear violation case against Allen Curry Plumbing",
   "summary": "The Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals will hold a public hearing on a code violation case against Allen Curry Plumbing for allegedly proceeding with or completing contracting work without proper authorization at 4306 NW 29th LN. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3759_A_Contractors_Board_of_Examiners_and_Appeals_26-07-09_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3759&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Ocala City Council considers rezoning, budget amendments, and public event alcohol sales",
   "summary": "The Council will review several budget adjustments for police equipment and department fee studies. Key items include a rezoning request for 619 SE 17th Street and a resolution to allow alcohol sales for the 'Christmas-in-July' downtown event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3675_A_City_Council_26-07-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ocala.legistar1.com/ocala/meetings/2026/7/3675_M_City_Council_26-07-07_Synopsis.pdf",
   "source": "https://ocala.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3675&GID=864&G=B8358543-853A-4A39-B9D1-A84F8A51DF72"
  }
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